
Do you know what these Christmas idioms mean?
2021-09-15
With Christmas just around the corner, take a look at these idioms or proverbs related to the Christmas holiday and its traditions.
Literally: White Christmas
Meaning: Snowy Christmas
You may have heard this phrase in a popular Christmas song. This idiom arose because in many parts of the world it usually snows on Christmas Day. However, in Australia, Christmas weather is not the same as December is summer. In fact, Christmas in Australia could be spent in scorching heat.
Literal meaning: This year's Christmas came early
Meaning: A sudden good thing
This idiom is used to describe a situation where a really good thing happens, but it is completely unexpected. ,
Literal meaning: good things are not big
Moral: You can't judge the quality or value of something just from its appearance
Christmas is a time when people exchange gifts, big and small. This idiom says that we should not judge the value of a gift by its size. The size of something does not represent its value. A small gift doesn't mean it's bad or even the best gift.
Literally: to decorate the hall
Meaning: Welcome to Christmas
To deck the halls means to decorate one’s home with Christmas decorations. This idiom is from a famous Christmas carol.
"Deck the halls" means decorating your home with Christmas decorations. This idiom comes from a famous Christmas carol.
Literal meaning: The season of joy has come
Meaning: It is Christmas that is celebrated all over the world
This phrase also comes from a popular Christmas carol, which means to be very, very happy during Christmas. The phrase is often written on Christmas cards, or someone might say it while addressing guests at a party.
Literally: to be lit like a Christmas tree
Meaning: dazzling
If someone is described as being lit up like a Christmas tree, that means they are dressed too formally or flamboyantly, like the usual flamboyant, sparkly and ornamented Christmas tree. Although this idiom refers to Christmas, it can be used at any time. You can also say "dress up like a Christmas tree".
Literally: The evidence is in the pudding
Meaning: You will know whether the pudding is good or not until you eat it, that is, practice is the real test
This idiom means that judgment can only be made by examining or using it. You may also hear another version of this idiom, namely: the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Pudding is a traditional dessert at Christmas around the world.
Literal meaning: don't be left out
Moral: Don't be left aside
This sentence means to be forgotten or abandoned, not ignored.
Literal meaning: eat, drink and have fun
Meaning: Just in time
"Eat, drink and be merry" is used to tell others to live in the moment, especially on festive occasions like Christmas.
Literally: Like a turkey for Christmas
Meaning: Accept the most unfavorable situation for yourself
This idiom is used when someone accepts an outcome that is unfavorable to them. Turkeys are usually the animals that are eaten by humans at Christmas. Because of this, turkeys would never approve of Christmas.